The Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks are the four teams with which Anthony Davis will sign a long-term deal if traded, a person with direct knowledge of Davis’ wish list told USA TODAY Sports.

The person was granted anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the situation.

A list that extends beyond the Lakers opens up the possibilities and increases the offers teams are willing to make to the New Orleans Pelicans for Davis, who is an All-Star big man putting up impressive and rare stats.

Anthony Davis is interested in a trade to four teams, USA TODAY Sports has learned.(Photo: Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports)

It is clear from the list that Davis is interested in joining another superstar – Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Bucks and LeBron James with the Lakers. Also, the Clippers and Knicks will have salary cap space to add a max salary player in free agency.

The Pelicans do not have to trade Davis before Thursday’s trade deadline, but if they get an offer they can’t refuse, maybe they pull the trigger now. But waiting until the summer to make a move may yield a better deal.

For example, if the Knicks, who don’t have an attractive trade offer right now, get the No. 1 or No. 2 pick in the draft, they would have something to spice up the deal.

Davis, who is on pace to join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1974-75 season) as the only players to average at least 29 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal, can’t become a free agent until 2020. But his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, told the Pelicans last week that Davis will not sign an extension with them and wants a trade.

The Bucks are an intriguing option. Antetokounmpo and Davis on the court at the same time would create a near-unstoppable offensive combination. But the construction of their roster – not enough high-priced players on long-term deals and not enough game-changing young players – make it difficult for Milwaukee to put a strong offer on the table. Milwaukee also owes its 2019 and 2021 first-round draft picks to other teams.

Obviously, the Lakers are interested, and this behooves their front office to make a reasonable offer. Davis alongside James would elevate Los Angeles to one of the best teams in the Western Conference.

The Knicks need to hope the Pelicans wait until after the trade deadline, and the Clippers are a wild card. But like Milwaukee, the Clippers do not have the pieces to offer New Orleans anything substantial.

As for the Celtics, late last week, Davis’ dad, Anthony Davis Sr., told ESPN that he did not want his son to play for the Celtics because of the way they treated guard Isaiah Thomas, who battled injuries only to get traded for Kyrie Irving. Also, there is concern Irving may not re-sign with Boston in free agency this summer.

Posted!

A link has been posted to your Facebook feed.

From left, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony pose after Wade's final career game in Brooklyn. The retiring Wade went out in style with a triple-double. Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY Sports

March 26: Former Miami Heat player Chris Bosh speaks during his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of the game between the Heat and Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports

March 21: Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell fight for the ball during the second half at State Farm Arena. The Hawks won the game, 117-114. Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports

March 13: Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre' Bembry passes out of the defense of Memphis Grizzlies guard Delon Wright (2) in the second half at State Farm Arena. The Hawks won the game, 132-111. Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports

Feb 10: Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is greeted by comic book character Thanos on Superhero Day before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center. Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 9: Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) celebrates with guard Russell Westbrook (0) after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports

Jan. 31: LeBron James returned to the court following the longest injury absence of his career, leading the Lakers to a 123-120 win over the Clippers after missing 17 games with a strained groin. Richard Mackson, USA TODAY Sports

Jan. 30: Knicks center Enes Kanter playfully kisses the midcourt logo upon entering the game against the Mavericks at Madison Square Garden. Kanter played nine minutes after being held out the past four games. Adam Hunger, USA TODAY Sports

Jan. 27: Heat guard Dwayne Wade shares a moment with his good pal Carmelo Anthony after playing the Knicks in New York. Anthony took in the game as a spectator as Wade made one of his final appearances at Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports

Jan. 18: Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) celebrates a bucket with Draymond Green (23) during the first half against the Clippers in Los Angeles. Cousins made his long-awaited season debut for Golden State after recovering from a torn Achilles. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 3: Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) thought he had a sweet one-handed flush, but Cavaliers defender Tristan Thompson (13) came through with the big block during the second half in Brooklyn. Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 21: LeBron James greets former Cavaliers teammate Tristan Thompson after returning to Cleveland for the first time as a member of the Lakers. James got a hero's welcome, then rallied past his old team for a 109-105 Lakers win. David Richard, USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 17: Hornets guard Kemba Walker celebrates a big bucket late in the second half against the 76ers in Charlotte. Walker poured in a franchise-record 60 points on the night. Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 3: Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) takes a forearm to the chops from Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) as they fight for position in the paint during the second half in San Antonio. Soobum Im, USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1: Hawks guard and oldest player in the league Vince Carter (15) shows he's still got it with a slick pass around Kings defender Kosta Koufos (41) during the second half in Atlanta. Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports